{"id":52,"date":"2025-09-05T06:41:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openbook.ums.edu.my\/sustainablestartup\/chapter\/5-5key-terms\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T02:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T02:24:09","slug":"5-5key-terms","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/openbook.ums.edu.my\/sustainablestartup\/chapter\/5-5key-terms\/","title":{"raw":"5.5 Key Terms","rendered":"5.5 Key Terms"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"5.5key-terms\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-NormalWeb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>[pb_glossary id=\"304\"]Ethical Supply Chain[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong>: A network of suppliers committed to fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and responsible sourcing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-NormalWeb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>[pb_glossary id=\"355\"]Supplier Certifications[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong>: Third-party verifications (like Fair Trade, ISO 14001, and Rainforest Alliance) that demonstrate a supplier's adherence to specific social or environmental standards.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-NormalWeb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>[pb_glossary id=\"377\"]Waste Reduction[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong>: A core practice in sustainable supply chains that focuses on cutting down on waste at every stage, from production to delivery.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-NormalWeb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>[pb_glossary id=\"311\"]Logistics Optimization[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong>: The process of improving a company's shipping and transport methods to reduce fuel consumption and a business's environmental footprint.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"import-NormalWeb\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>[pb_glossary id=\"256\"]Circular Economy[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong>: An economic system that aims to eliminate waste and keep resources in use for as long as possible. 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tabindex=\"-1\"><p>A network of suppliers committed to fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and responsible sourcing.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_52_355\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_52_355\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>Third-party verifications (like Fair Trade, ISO 14001, and Rainforest Alliance) that demonstrate a supplier's adherence to specific social or environmental standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_52_377\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_52_377\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>A core practice in sustainable supply chains that focuses on cutting down on waste at every stage, from production to delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_52_311\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_52_311\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>The process of improving a company's shipping and transport methods to reduce fuel consumption and a business's environmental footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close definition<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/template><template id=\"term_52_256\"><div class=\"glossary__definition\" role=\"dialog\" data-id=\"term_52_256\"><div tabindex=\"-1\"><p>An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continuous use of resources, where products and materials are kept in use for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><button><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Close 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